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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,055.74, 49,757.93 and 19,924.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,055.74, 49,757.93 and 19,924.09 is: 27,495.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,055.74 : 49,757.93 = 19,924.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,055.74/49,757.93 = 19,924.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,055.74x = 49,757.93 × 19,924.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,055.74x = 991,381,475.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 991,381,475.53/36,055.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,495.80

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